This Sweet Chili Paw-Paw and Pineapple Salad is a huge family favorite. Leftovers make a delicious fruit salad breakfast or serve as a side to a large brunch.
Many South-Africans I know, enjoy a slice or three of Paw-Paw with their dinner. Only the Paw-Paw – it is added as a side dish.
Or I suppose one could call it salad, but with only one ingredient, I am not sure that qualifies as a salad.
Anyhow, to be a little fancier, or to actually want a salad in the full sense of the word, we like a fruity salad.
Especially when we have a BBQ, add some Pineapple, Onions and a few more ingredients and you have a delicious, colorful salad.
There is quite a bit of chopping and cubing in this Paw-Paw and Pineapple Salad, but after that is done, it is toss together and serve.
Best served ice cold !
I like to serve this salad ice-cold. The colder the better, not sure why, but Paw-Paw just taste much better when well chilled.
One thing I remember my kids doing when they were little, was to push all the Bell Pepper to the side, they never liked it raw, but since they are older (and a bit wiser !), both love this salad as is with all the ingredients.
A little tidbit about Paw-Paw and me : when I was expecting my daughter – many moons ago – a colleague of mine at the time, was also pregnant were her first baby.
Let me tell you, it is not a good thing putting two pregnant women together all day. We had Paw-Paw almost every day for lunch… now you might think, that’s okay. No it was not okay ! We had a large Paw-Paw, sliced in half, all seeds removed and filled with ice-cream ! Ice-cream, of all things for lunch … so not good for the figure, never mind the growing tummies !
More Salad recipes you might like:
- Pineapple Honey-Bacon And Avocado Salad
- Ham And Cheese Pasta Salad
- Brie And Pear Salad
- Strawberry, Avocado, Brie and Peanut Brittle Salad
- Apple Slaw
Sweet Chili Paw-Paw and Pineapple Salad

Sweet Chili Paw-Paw and Pineapple Salad
This Sweet Chili Paw-Paw and Pineapple Salad is a huge family favorite. Leftovers make a delicious fruit salad breakfast or serve as a side to a large brunch
Ingredients
- 1 Large Paw-Paw, (peeled, de-seeded and cubed) or Papaya
- 1 Large Pineapple, peeled and cubed
- 3 Spring Onions, chopped
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
- 2 TB Fresh Mint Leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
Instructions
- Toss all the ingredients, except the Sauce in a mixing bowl
- Transfer to a serving plate and drizzle with the Sweet Chili Sauce - serve well chilled
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 ServingsAmount Per Serving Calories 93Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 14mgCarbohydrates 23gFiber 2gSugar 19gProtein 1g
Nutrition value is not always accurate
Serve well chilled and keep leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Suz
Friday 24th of April 2015
I totally agree, this fruity salad is perfect next BBQ! Pinning to try.
Peter Block
Friday 24th of April 2015
This is so up my alley. I have to try this one at my next BBQ. Love the fruit mixed with the spice.
Nicole Neverman
Thursday 23rd of April 2015
This salad is fantastic! I love the combination of the fruit and veges! And that chili sauce addition... YUM!
Manila Spoon
Thursday 23rd of April 2015
This is such a beautiful salad! Will recommend it to my family who loves Papaya! :)
Dan from Platter Talk
Thursday 23rd of April 2015
What a fantastic array of fresh flavors you have, going on with this one; and so pretty to boot!